Corridor Access Requests / Permit to Enter

To apply for a Permit to Enter CLICK HERE

If this is your first time applying, please review the information below before submitting your request

Why do I need a Permit to Enter?

A KiwiRail Permit to Enter (PtE) is required for any work in or near the operational rail corridor. It ensures:
Safety
The rail corridor is a high‑risk environment. A PtE ensures all safety controls are in place to protect workers, the public, and rail operations.
Coordination
Work activities must be scheduled and coordinated to avoid conflicts with train movements and operational requirements.
Compliance
The PtE process helps ensure compliance with the Railways Act 2005.
Failure to obtain and produce a valid permit is a breach of the Act.
Impact Assessment
KiwiRail reviews your planned work to identify and mitigate risk to trains, passengers, staff, and infrastructure.
Access Control
The PtE process ensures only authorised and planned activities occur within the rail corridor.

The PtE is not just an administrative step — it is essential for the safe, compliant, and coordinated use of the rail corridor.

Before Applying

KiwiRail Customer Number Provision

If you have one, you must provide your KiwiRail Customer Number when applying for a PtE. This number helps us correctly manage and track your applications.

Important:

If you do not have a Customer Number, or have previously entered 910111, please select “I do not have a customer number.”
The system will automatically process your application under the correct cash account.
Applicants cannot manually enter or create a Customer Number in the form.

Purchase Order

• Please ensure that you supply a Purchase Order or Credit Card details on the application. 

Specific Areas and Additional Considerations

KiwiRail Operational Terminals/Facilities: (Non Interlocked Yards)

Non‑interlocked areas include freight terminals, RSAS/mechanical facilities, and yard environments beyond 5 metres of the mainline track.
KiwiRail will assess your activity to determine what permission is required.

Depending on your location and the type of work, you may need:

• a Permit to Enter (for any work within 5 metres of the mainline),
• a site safety permit issued by the local site, or
• additional site supervision or coordination.

Protection Requirements in Non‑Interlocked Yards

Protection requirements in non‑interlocked areas may differ depending on regional procedures and site conditions. Your PtE reviewer or the local yard team will advise if rail protection, traction support, or other controls are required.